Thanks for the replies.
This car has been my bucket list vehicle that I have been working on since '95. It was a rescued racer, lots of removed parts and I have used it as a weekend cruiser and show and shine car.
I have a tendency to lean toward the cut out old headers and install the Dakota starter, and TTI coated headers. The cars has 3" exhaust and flowmaster mufflers. Along the way we'll replace the motor mounts, rag joint and maybe the ball joints and some other front suspension parts. Also the u-joints need updating.
It will take awhile but what else do I need to do since I'm now retired-----